GyanGramQuestion
Which of the following have coral reefs?
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Gulf of Kutch
3. Gulf of Mannar
4. Sunderbans
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PRELIMS 2014 · ENVIRONMENT
Which of the following have coral reefs? 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2. Gulf of Kutch…
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• Correct Answer: A
• Andaman and Nicobar Islands have extensive fringing and barrier reefs. Gulf of Kutch has India’s first Marine National Park with fringing reefs. Gulf of Mannar is a Marine Biosphere Reserve with fringing reefs around 21 islands.
• 4 is wrong: Sunderbans is a mangrove delta with high freshwater influx and silt; corals require clear saline water and cannot survive there.
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